Recipe Directions for Curried Vegetables and Lentils

Mix eggplant with basil, oregano, and 1 tbsp olive oil; Roast in the oven for 20 minutes at 375F.

Cook the lentils until tender.

Add remaining olive oil to a large pan and heat over medium heat. Add onions. Once the onions have sweat, add garlic. Cook for about a minute, then add carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and cook another 3 minutes. Add eggplant, tomatoes, lentils and remaining seasonings. Add water by quarter cup until you reach desired consistency. Cover and cook on low heat for at least 10 minutes.